KPU as a means of providing education according to the diagnosed economic needs of the region and country
Name of institution: Kujawsko-Pomorska Szkoła Wyższa w Bydgoszczy
Type of the organization: - University, research institution
Thematic scope of the project: - Workers and new skills
- Education and training
Problems to be solved (justification of the need of the transnational cooperation): Bologna Declaration (18-19 June 1999), which constitutes the basis for the harmonious system of higher education creation process in Europe, raise of European universities prestige in comparison with American universities, adoption of comparable scientific degrees and titles system, involves implementation of higher education system based on three educational cycles and imposes on universities several duties, which have to be done in a given time. Striving to fulfil the requirements, our university has entered the phase of great changes. Generally, all projects we realise aim at raising quality of education, directly or indirectly contributing to modernization of the university and adjustment of educational programs to the labour market requirements. We have set certain actions through which the University can accomplish the intended goals, such as transnational cooperation (as well as learning through experiences exchange), modernization of facilities, introduction of educational systems convenient for students, for example in the form of e-learning. Current economic situation of Europe induces to special actions oriented to labour market. A university should provide the students with as many skills and quallifications as possible to avoid unemployement. This constitutes an indirect goal of KPU project. We strive to provide our students with possibly the best quallifications, hance the emphasis put on internships, supplementary courses, compensatory exercises, completion of courses confirmed by certificates.
Objectives to be achieved: Long-term objective: to raise education quality at the University leading to changes on the regional labour market.Specific objectives: to raise the graduates’ attractiveness on the labour market, to increase the number of students.
Main transnational activities (as provisionally planned, to be confirmed with partners): Concerning: people over 50, people up to 25 years of age, vocational education, scientific researchWe propose the following forms of cooperation: realization of educational modules through e-learning (also by purchase of appropriate software), conferences, trainings (HR trainings, Business Leaders Academy), joint publications (we are preparing publication entitled „Managing age over 50” – situation in EU and Poland), students and academics exchange (apprenticeships and placements), realization of joint curricula, scientific research concerning education quality and graduates’ professional career paths, investigation of labour market and migration, enabling access to books on-line raising education quality through improving quallifications of the teachnig staff (trainings, placements, possibility to take doctorial studies) exchange of experiences concerning technical majors (Construction, Information Technology, Geodesy and Cartography) related to practical skills of the graduates (courses in AutoCad, Statistica and other basic software).
Planned deliverables & outcomes of TNC: The exchange of experiences is a classic example of synergy. Gained experiences help to understand various problems and in effect provide solutions to them. If the activities mentioned above (all or some of them) could be included in our project it would allow us to use savings effectively and provide the University with long-lasting partnerships developed through transnational actions. Undoubtedly, these experiences would be beneficial to all participants. We would like to share our knowledge, experiences and solutions. We are sure that we will be a reputable partner.Products (among others): 2 joint publications, 2 study visits, 2 scientific placements, scientific research, 2 conferences 2 trainings development and realization of educational module through e-learning. Results (among others): number of trainings participants who have improved their qualifications, number of scientific placements participants who have improved their practical skills, conclusions from scientific research and publications Impact (among others): students who have improved their qualifications owing to better education quality scientific staff who improved their qualifications owing to trainings and international experiences exchange, experiences relating to conducted scinetific research.
Target group: - Farmers
- Self employed
- Persons from deprived rural areas
- Persons not active on job market
- Employed in micro enterprises (less than 10 employees)
- Persons from deprived urban neighbourhoods
- Employed in small enterprises (between 10 and 50 employees)
- Employed in SMEs (between 50 and 250 employees)
- Women
- Young people (under 25 years old)
- Employed in big enterprises (over 250 employees)
- Older persons (over 50 years old)
- Employed in public administration (public entities)
- Employed in NGOs
Stage of the implementation: Project under implementation
Budget of the project in EUR: 725000
Budget of transnational activities in EUR: 125000
Duration of the project from (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy): 05/01/2009 - 30/04/2013
Duration of transnational activities within the project from (dd/mm/yyyy) to (dd/mm/yyyy): 01/06/2012 - 31/03/2013
Contact person: Iwona Nowak
Phone: +48 52 3211188
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